By VeVe Staff · December 11, 2025
This update is a notification for our amazing community, and it comes directly from the artist Yongki Kim. Our role at VeVe is only to contact eligible collectors so we can pass shipping details to the licensor and help facilitate fulfillment.
Sometimes a moment in collecting becomes even more special. That is exactly what happened today, as Yongki Kim, artist and director of ducobi, decided to surprise VeVe collectors with an extra self-sponsered incentive for the iconic designer toy brand’s very first digital release of ducobi: Tiger. This digital collection is releasing on VeVe December 14th at 8am PT, which is December 15th 1am KST.
In an X space hosted by VeVe Content Creator OmilliTees, Kim provided a ducobi Tiger physical giveaway to attendees. Beyond that, Kim also announced two more physical releases and how people could receive them. Two special digital collectibles and one special mint number will unlock physical rewards, directly from ducobi, for a couple lucky collectors who participate in the upcoming ducobi: Tiger digital release.
Here are the details.
Collectors who receive mint number 49 of the D Beast Tiger will be eligible to receive a pair of PUMA Collaboration Exhibit Sneakers, from the artist. These are also one-of-one prototypes and were created specifically for ducobi’s exhibition work.
PUMA Collaboration Exhibit Sneakers
• Size: 260 mm, equivalent to US Men’s size 8
• Includes: A custom nonwoven shoe bag
• Special Feature: A hand-drawn exhibition sketch on the shoe surface created with a name pen by ducobi. These sneakers were used as an early prototype for the PUMA collaboration and were handmade by the artist.
This makes the sneakers a rare example of ducobi’s crossover work in fashion and design. Further, they redefine the idea of scarcity, artistry, and unique offerings. As true prototypes, every line, every detail, and every transfer of ink make this a collector's dream.
Collectors who receive mint number 49 of the Joseon Tiger digital collectible will receive the HOPE RB physical collectible. This prototype is special to the ducobi team and was originally created as a test piece for their first mass-produced concept. As another unique prototype, only of these exist in the world.
HOPE RB
• Height: 16 cm vinyl
• Finish: Hand-painted with acrylics
• Packaging: Presented in a custom-designed tin can. The exact can used to prototype Ducobi’s first mass-produced collectible.
The hand-painted finish, the tin packaging, and the fact that it served as a prototype make this a truly unique companion to the digital release.
Yongki Kim shared that bringing ducobi to VeVe is an important milestone for the brand. To mark the occasion, he wanted to give collectors something memorable that showed his appreciation for everyone exploring ducobi for the first time in digital form.
This gesture is meant to spark curiosity and bring attention to the stories behind each piece. Prototype collectibles sit at the very heart of designer toy culture. They reveal process, passion, and the early stages of creative experimentation. Offering two prototypes for this debut aligns perfectly with that spirit.
If a collector receives mint 49 of either the D Beast Tiger or the Joseon Tiger, VeVe will reach out by email. We will collect a preferred shipping address and pass it directly to the licensor. Shipping and fulfillment are handled by the ducobi team. Our role is simply to help make sure the physical item reaches the correct collector as intended by the artist.
The ducobi Tiger release will introduce a playful, expressive, and culturaly significant style to VeVe’s digital world. These chaser prototypes add another layer of excitement. They bridge digital and physical collecting in a meaningful way, driven by the artist himself.
Be sure to check your mint numbers for the upcoming release. A rare and one-of-a-kind surprise might be waiting for you.
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